Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth includes a goofy beach life-sim mode with lots of customization
pcinvasion.comAt today’s Xbox Partner Preview event, Microsoft offered a first look at several games on their way from third-party publishers. The event offered an extended look at intriguing side content featured in the upcoming Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Today’s update unexpectedly focused on island activity, which takes place on Dondoko Island in Hawaii. The Like a Dragon games (until recently known in the West as Yakuza) typically feature extensive side activities to keep players busy around all the battles. Like a Dragon: Ishin included some neat domestic sequences earlier this year. It seems Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will offer more besides.
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In the footage shown, Ichiban Kasuga rides dolphins and runs along scenic trails in a tropical paradise. It didn’t take long before footage showed customization options for a small house the character can acquire. Players will place furniture, such as armchairs, sleeping mats, and toilets, to furnish the sparse environment.
Additional footage showed players making more extensive modifications across the island, even placing multiple buildings, while interacting with a cast of goofy characters typical of the franchise. One thing I’ve always appreciated about the Like a Dragon games is the way they provide comic relief to balance out some of the darker moments. The Dondoko Island activities fit the bill.
According to RGG Studio Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto, who spoke with Mike Nelson in a short interview for Xbox Wire, the Dondoko Island destination becomes available at the start of the campaign’s sixth chapter. Players will be able to progress independently of the main story, whenever they need a breather.
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